Proposed Changes to Drug Testing Could Allow for Lifetime Drug Use Analysis
Proposal for the Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs The FMCSA has proposed to amend the drug testing procedures required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for truck drivers and other DOT regulated companies regarding employees in safety-sensitive positions. In short, the purpose of the rule is to increase testing efficiency while […]
5 Challenges Trucking Companies Should Plan to Overcome
Rising Operational Costs The cost of running a trucking company has been on the rise for years. In the past 5 years, the industry has seen many changes to not only the cost of running their fleet but the cost to keep an administration team onboard to keep the company safe and compliant. When companies first […]
Roadcheck (blitz) Dates and Structure for 2022 – Focus: Wheel Ends
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the International Roadcheck dates and structure for 2022. The event is designed to help ensure that commercial vehicles are safe and compliant with the new safety regulations. The goal is to reduce fatalities and injuries in the commercial transportation industry. Quick Facts International Roadcheck began in […]
Business Strategies for Trucking Companies to Succeed
The trucking industry is not what it used to be. In the early 1900s, freight was carried by horses and mules, and the roads were dirt. Then came the invention of the motorized vehicle. By 1930, there were millions of trucks, and trucks alone transported over a billion tons of freight every year. Although the […]
Trucking Schools See Spike in Enrollments in 2021
Trucking schools around the country have seen a sharp increase in the number of enrollments in their programs. This comes as good news as supply chains around the world stress under the pressure of driver shortages, strikes, minimum training requirements, and an increase in online shopping volume. As automation rolls into the industry, many companies […]
Changes for Trucking School Enrollment and Training Requirements
A new rule is going into effect for soon-to-be drivers in February 2022 pertaining to the issuance of several common license types. Here’s what you need to know: In the first quarter of 2022, a new rule will require applicants to meet certain training standards before: The proposal is intended to allow states greater flexibility […]